What to know
Being physically active lowers your risk for developing at least eight types of cancer.
Regular physical activity helps lower your cancer risk
Physically active adults have a significantly lower risk of developing several commonly occurring cancers, as well as lower risk of several other cancers. Research shows that adults who engage in greater amounts of physical activity have reduced risks of developing cancers of the:
- Bladder
- Breast
- Colon
- Endometrium (innermost lining layer of the uterus)
- Esophagus
- Kidney
- Lung
- Stomach
References
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition
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